Harm reduction is a range of practical strategies and ideas focused on reducing the harmful consequences associated with substance use and other risky behaviours. With a focus on ‘meeting people where they are at,’ NFHT engages in harm reduction action in our community, and strives to provide high-quality, non-judgmental support and care for people who use drugs.
Free Naloxone Kits
Naloxone is a life saving medication that can be used to reverse an Opioid overdose.
The NFHT has Naloxone available at our Outreach Station during designated hours. There are several locations around Norfolk where you can pick up a Naloxone Kit and receive training to use it if you are not able to attend the NFHT Harm Reduction Services | HealthUnit Haldimand-Norfolk
Harm Reduction Supplies
NFHT offers harm reduction supplies (including inhalation and injections supplies) at our Outreach Station during designated hours. Used supplies cannot be dropped off to NFHT, but can be disposed of at any of the yellow disposal bins around the community Harm Reduction Services | HealthUnit Haldimand-Norfolk
To learn more about where to access harm reduction supplies in Norfolk County please visit Harm Reduction Services | HealthUnit Haldimand-Norfolk.
Resources
If you have lived or living experience of drug use, or you care about someone who does, there are resources available to you:
- The Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs (CAPUD)
- Moms Stop the Harm
- Families for Addiction Recovery
Medetomidine Test Strips
- Available a SMALL, ONE-TIME supply available at the NFHT, intended to provide enhanced access to test strips during this high-risk time. Access will continue through the existing medetomidine test strip pilot access sites (Positive Health Network and the DROP, plus SOAR in Brantford) until the fall.